Tarzan Design Chart: The Manning Clade

Russ Manning’s smoothly flowing Tarzan design portfolio was influenced mostly by fellow artists John Celardo, Dan and Sy Barry, Jesse Marsh, Roy Krenkel, Burne Hogarth, Hal Foster, Rex Maxon, Ruben Moreira, and (more likely) James Allen St John. Bodybuilder turned actor Gordon Scott, his friend Steve Reeves, Lex Barker, Thomas Meighan, Robert Ridgely, Horst Buchholz and Ron Ely were amongst the actors who influenced it as well. Whereas Louise Lorraine, Virginia Grey, Brenda Joyce and Goldie Hawn inspired his Jane Porter design portfolio, Manilla Martan, Chelo Alonso and Barbara Brylska were the main inspirations for his La of Opar design. His Korak design portfolio was influenced by teen idols Rickie Sorensen and Paul Anka, while his Jeanne Meriem Jacot design portfolio was influenced primarily by Olivia Hussey, Karla Schramm and Dany Carrel. Vanessa Brown and Joyce Mackenzie inspired his Alice Clayton design, whereas Kirk Douglas and Jerry Colonna inspired his John Clayton Senior design. 

Neal Adams’ Tarzan design portfolio was inspired by Rex Maxon, Dan and Sy Barry, John and Sal Buscema, Reed Crandall, Joe Kubert and Gray Morrow. Actors Harrison Ford and Jock Mahoney, former footballer Mike Henry and the late action star Peter Duel were its live action influences. His Jane Porter Portfolio was influenced by Joyce Mackenzie and Mia Farrow, while his La of Opar design was influenced by Vanessa Brown and Lauren Hutton. His Korak design was inspired by Michael Keaton and Peter Reckell, while his Jeanne Meriem Jacot design was influenced by Olivia Hussey, Susan Dey, Dany Carrel and Pam Grier. 

Joe Kubert’s moody and somber Tarzan design portfolio was inspired largely by fellow artists Ruben Moreira, Burne Hogarth, Hal Foster, the artist himself, Russ Manning, Roy Krenkel, Reed Crandall and (more likely) Alex Raymond. Also influencing the design were the artist himself and fellow actors Robert Ridgely, Harrison Ford, Ron Ely, Lance Henriksen, Frank Merrill, Herman Brix and Lex Barker. Actresses Natalie Kingston, Goldie Hawn and Enid Markey once again made an impact on his lovely Jane Porter design portfolio, whereas Beata Tyszkiewicz and Diahann Carroll inspired his well mannered and surprisingly sympathetic La of Opar design portfolio. His, James Sherman, Rudy Florese, Frank Thorne and Joe Orlando’s strong willed Korak design portfolio was influenced primarily by teen idols Bobby Sherman, Michael Keaton and Dirk Benedict, while their moody but lovely Jeanne Meriem Jacot design portfolio was inspired by Olivia Hussey, Susan Dey and Karla Schramm once more. His Alice Clayton design was inspired by Jennifer Howard and Claudia Cardinale, while his John Clayton Senior design was inspired by actors Gordon Pinsent, Donald Sutherland and Kirk Douglas once again. 

Alex Niño’s Tarzan design portfolio is inspired by Chiaki Fuji, Akio Sugino, Francisco V. Coching, Burne Hogarth and Hal Foster. Actors Peter Duel and Ron Ely were amongst its live action influences. His Korak design was influenced by Hideki Saijo and Michael Keaton.

Jeff Jones’ Tarzan design portfolio was influenced by Roy Krenkel and James Allen St John. Actors Steve Bond, Hideki Saijo and Tom Forman have all made an impact on it. 

Mike Grell’s equally moody, but more colourful Tarzan design portfolio is inspired by artists Joe Kubert, Jesse Marsh, Russ Manning, John Celardo, Burne Hogarth and Harry Habblitz. Lance Henriksen and Harrison Ford were the models for it. Also influencing the design were the infamous actor Jock Mahoney and his spiritual successor Joe Lara. Veronica Castro, Diahann Carroll and Olga Breeskin have influenced his mysterious La of Opar design. His Jane Porter design however, is influenced in turn by actresses Mirtha Legrand, Jennifer Beals and Andie McDowell. His grownup Korak design is inspired by Robby Benson, Eric Stoltz and Michael Keaton, while Lena Horne and Andie McDowell once again made an impact on his gorgeous Jeanne Meriem Jacot design. 

Thomas Yeates’ Tarzan design portfolio is inspired by artists Joe Kubert, Hal Foster, Burne Hogarth, Russ Manning, John Celardo and Bob Lubbers. Christopher Lambert, Horst Buchholz, Joe Lara, Herman Brix and the infamous Jock Mahoney were amongst the actors who made an impact on it as well. His La of Opar design portfolio is influenced by actress Shuko Akune and singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne, whereas his Jane Porter design is inspired primarily by actresses Lydie Denier, Khrystyne Haje, Brenda Joyce and Joanna Barnes. His Korak design is influenced by model Markus Schenkenberg and actor James Marsters, while his Jeanne Meriem Jacot design is inspired by actresses Susan Dey and Joyce Mackenzie.

Dan Panosian’s Tarzan design portfolio is influenced predominantly by artists Qian Guisun, Wang Zhaodong, Erno Zorad, Nicu Russu, Neal Adams, Sam Glanzman, Frank Frazetta, Joe Kubert, Nestor Redondo and Alex Niño. Actors Lance Henriksen, Giles Panton and Wolf Larson are amongst the live action influences on this stunning design portfolio. 



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